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48 Questions – All About Henrietta

Coloured pencils

I saw this list of questions over on Look What mom Found, while blog hopping today. It's been a long long time since I've posted anything like this and since it's snowing and I'm procrastinating about work, I thought I'd join in. Just know that as a Gemini, I almost always have more than one answer … [Continue Reading...]

Celebrate American Heart Month & Win a Kitchen Makeover! #AddressYourHeart

italian style wedding soup campbell

It is fitting that the month of February is American Heart Month. Besides showing our loved ones how much we care for them on Valentine's Day, We should also take a step back and look at how we are caring for our own hearts this month! Since there is a family history of heart disease in both mine … [Continue Reading...]

Wordless Wednesday – I Can Do This #ww

2013-02-19 running

My friend has coerced me into running with her on the treadmills at the school. They open at 6pm and we run for 40-45 minutes. I die. We freeze on the walk back to the car. Then I feel great. Oh exercise, how I have missed you! I need suggestions for my playlist! Upbeat songs to get me pumping. … [Continue Reading...]

Pay-It-Forward Potted Bulbs Craft Challenge!

spring potted bulb craft project

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of iBulb for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine. Even though we still have snow on the ground, spring is in the air! I can tell because the garden centers and stores are starting to gear up for the growing season. Bit by bit, garden supplies, … [Continue Reading...]

The new Hopper from DISH keeps Entertainment time stress-free!

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of DISH for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine. One of our family's favorite things to do is watch movies and television together. These days, with out iphones and hectic schedules, it can be hard to sit down all together to catch our favorite … [Continue Reading...]

On Our Table

Easy Weeknight Dinner: Simple Cheese Ravioli Bacon & Peas

cheese Ravioli bacon and peas

I was going to make regular old frozen ravioli with jarred pasta sauce for a quick dinner last Wednesday, but there was no sauce to be found in the cupboard. When I stumbled upon the package of bacon buried in the freezer, I knew I had to do something with it -- must eat the bacon... And, yes... I … [Read More...]

Bake Sale Soft Chocolate Chip Cookies

soft chocolate chip cookies

When I dropped my daughter off at basketball practice tonight, I realized that I had forgotten something. Everyone was carrying various trays and bags of cookies which reminded me that I was also supposed to bring 2 dozen cookies for this weekend's bake sale. Woops! A stop at the store, 2 hours, … [Read More...]

Make a Quick Cream Cheese Apple Braid

cream cheese apple braid

The first month or so after Christmas usually ends up being pretty lean times around here. This year is no exception, even though we didn't go overboard with the gifts. That means I haven't been grocery shopping as much as I would like and the fridge is getting a little bit boring. To cheer us up, … [Read More...]

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Home & Garden

diy rustic wheel herb container garden project

DIY Rustic Wheel Herb Garden How-To #MiracleGroProject

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Miracle-Gro for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine. Gardening should be fun!  I love to … [Read More...]

my weekly menu board

DIY Photo Frame Menu Board with Fellowes Saturn2 95 Laminator

I know I have been saying it a LOT, but it is almost time for our kids to go back to school! Nine more days until the big day! We have been getting … [Read More...]

Family Moments

Dinosaur Park 1988 - Rapid City, South Dakota

Dad and The Giant Dinosaur :: Throw Back Thursday #tbt

I have wanted to participate in Throwback Thursday for a while now, but I always forget! Not today! I dug out some old photos and hope to remember to … [Read More...]

recipe book from a mini photo album

Preserve Memories with a DIY Photo Album Recipe Book #CanonPIXMA

This is a sponsored conversation inspired by the Canon PIXMA MG7120. All thoughts and opinions are genuine and 100% my own. For more information on … [Read More...]